Article Comments - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK First Look

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First Look: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK - The GLK will be introduced this summer in Europe in an attempt to fill a gap in the company's lineup, a size class in the marketplace that's already occupied by archrival BMW with its X3, among others. (more)

First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK - First Impressions: Setting a new standard of refinement among the new breed of compact crossovers.(more)

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#1 of 36 Article Comments - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK First Look by KarenS HOST May 30, 2008 (6:24 am)
There's good planning and there's good fortune, and we can't be sure which of these are to blame for the imminent arrival of a new compact SUV, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. This new baby Benz will hit U.S. showrooms in January 2009, and although we aren't able to forecast what the gas price will be right then, it seems unlikely that it will be appreciably lower than it is now. Read more and let us know what you think! First Look: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Replies to this message: gagrice (Jun 08, 2008 5:29 pm)
#2 of 36 styling by rjlaero May 30, 2008 (10:07 am)
I'll have to wait to see the new GLK in person, but this new MB at first glance reminds me a lot more of Suzuki than Mercedes.
#3 of 36 Shocking interior. by fr88 Jun 02, 2008 (11:45 am)
It would appear that during the recent Daimler Chrysler divorce that the Benz parent got custody of the kid that designed the interiors of recent Chrysler products. This GLK interior is awful in the same way interiors in the Caliber/Compass/ Patriot are awful. All hard edges and blocky, graceless forms executed in what appears to be hard grey plastic - whether it is soft to the touch or not. I can't recall a more unattractive, cheap-looking M-B interior. But then, BMW interiors are no paragon of beauty, either.
#4 of 36 Aerodynamics Reality is Anti-SUV by domontherun Jun 02, 2008 (12:00 pm)
You're Dreaming when you say: "there are those who believe that fuel prices will shift people out of utility vehicles and into automobiles. But this anti-SUV agenda doesn't have any basis in reality." Aerodynamic Reality is going to reduce the SUV market.
#5 of 36 Re: Article Comments - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK First Look [KarenS] by gagrice Jun 08, 2008 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (May 30, 2008 6:24 am) If they bring the GLK 320 CDI to the USA, I would consider it. It should in reality get over 30 MPG on the highway. That would just about cut my mileage in half from my Sequoia. No interest in a premium gas Mercedes or BMW. Only diesel will get my hard earned cash.
#6 of 36 First drive available! by KarenS HOST Jul 15, 2008 (12:46 pm)
First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
#7 of 36 Real Life! by murphydog Sep 14, 2008 (7:57 pm)
The local Seattle dealer is hosting 6 GLKs from the Factory for the next day or so, I think they are getting up to speed on the vehicles. I saw two dark blue, two white and a dark red, and I have to say all look very good. Various interior colors, black, tan and gray. I really like all of them. Compact, but still roomy. Just bought a C350 for my self, but snapped a few photos to show the wife - she really digs this car, perhaps it will be time to introduce her to Mercedes in the spring... Replies to this message: crestonave (Dec 06, 2008 6:01 am) murphydog (Dec 06, 2008 8:32 pm) crestonave (Dec 07, 2008 5:49 am) and 6 more...
#8 of 36 The Wife Just Drove One by crestonave Dec 06, 2008 (6:01 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Sep 14, 2008 7:57 pm) ... and she likes it. She's looking to get out of the Toyota Sienna which is too big for us and which she doesn't really care for anyway. The car is peppy. It's also bigger inside than it would appear to be from the outside. Looks like a winner. We're also considering a Volvo XC90 and the boss wants to drive both again before making a decision, which we'll probably do within the next week or so. Salesman couldn't/wouldn't give numbers. Anyone have any ideas as to what MB might do in the way of lease programs to get this guy off the ground? Replies to this message: murphydog (Dec 06, 2008 8:32 pm) crestonave (Dec 07, 2008 5:49 am) murphydog (Dec 08, 2008 8:32 pm) and 5 more...
#9 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [crestonave] by murphydog Dec 06, 2008 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: crestonave (Dec 06, 2008 6:01 am) crest - can't remember, but I thought I saw the starting price would be ~36 K? Figure an MSRP of ~42.5 with a few packages? I am unclear how long it will take for any "deals" to show up - I would not expect soon. MB was only down 9% in November... Replies to this message: crestonave (Dec 07, 2008 5:49 am) murphydog (Dec 08, 2008 8:32 pm) crestonave (Dec 09, 2008 5:38 am) and 4 more...
#10 of 36 Re: The Wife Just Drove One [murphydog] by crestonave Dec 07, 2008 (5:49 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Dec 06, 2008 8:32 pm) Price sounds about right. You can actually "build" one on the website and get pricing that way. As far as "deals" I'm hoping perhaps they'll have some enticing lease deals just to get the car on the road and noticed. I'll keep the forum posted as to what I find out. Thanks. Replies to this message: murphydog (Dec 08, 2008 8:32 pm) crestonave (Dec 09, 2008 5:38 am) murphydog (Dec 10, 2008 10:23 pm) and 3 more...